Balcon Way, Borehamwood
House prices, sold prices and local information for WD6 5DQ.
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At a glance
3 property sales on Balcon Way, Borehamwood have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 29 Nov 2024. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £355,200. By property type, sales here have been 67% terraced, 33% flat. Recorded sale prices on Balcon Way range from £337,000 to £358,400. 67% of homes sold here were freehold and 33% leasehold.
House prices on Balcon Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Balcon Way has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WD6 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 67% freehold and 33% leasehold across 3 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 2 | £355,200 | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Flat | 1 | £337,000 | 29 Nov 2024 |
Sold prices on Balcon Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Balcon Way WD6 5DQ | 29 Nov 2024 | £337,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 5, Balcon Way WD6 5DQ | 31 Jan 2022 | £352,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Balcon Way WD6 5DQ | 19 Sep 2017 | £358,400 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Balcon Way
Crime
297 crimes were reported within about a mile of Balcon Way in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 101 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 |
| Other theft | 29 |
| Shoplifting | 26 |
| Drugs | 21 |
| Public order | 19 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Balcon Way is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Upper River Colne and Radlett Brook Flood alert area
- Mimmshall Brook Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Balcon Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertswood Academy 1,144 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Elstree Screen Arts Academy 524 pupils | Secondary | 14–19 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Woodlands Primary School 218 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Cowley Hill School 416 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Teresa Catholic Primary School 196 pupils | Primary Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Kenilworth Primary School 210 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Yavneh College 1,085 pupils | Secondary Jewish | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Yavneh Primary School 418 pupils | Primary Orthodox Jewish | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Elstree & Borehamwood station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Radlett station 2.7 mi · 54 min walk
- Mill Hill Broadway station 3.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Gregson Close (nr, Studio Way) 2 min walk
- Hertswood Academy (o/s, Cowley Hill) 2 min walk
- Thrift Farm Lane (opp, Shenley Road) 3 min walk
- Thrift Farm Lane (nr, Shenley Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Fairbrook Medical Centre
4 Fairway Avenue, Borehamwood · 0.5 mi - The Grove Medical Centre
Borehamwood Shopping Centre, Borehamwood · 0.8 mi - Schopwick Surgery
Everett Court, Romeland, Borehamwood · 2.0 mi - The Red House Group
The Red House Surgery, 124 Watling Street, Radlett · 2.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Borehamwood Hartforde Rd · 0.3 mi
- Lidl Lidl Elstree Way Borehamwood · 0.3 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Clarendon Borehamwood BP · 0.6 mi
- Tesco Extra Tesco Borehamwood Extra · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Med Mart · 0.5 mi
- Wellswood Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.6 mi
- Alan Lightstone Dental Surgery · 0.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 49.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 28.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 22.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 830 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 71.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 12.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,810 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Hertsmere with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Balcon Way
Ethnic group
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77.2% | 77.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 8.6% | 10.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 6% | 4.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.4% | 3.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 3.8% | 3.8% |
Religion
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 40.6% | 41.8% |
| No religion | 28.6% | 24.2% |
| Jewish | 14.2% | 17% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 5% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.2% | 77.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 29.8% | 22.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 37.1% | 39.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.1% | 14.8% |
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 16% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4.4% |
| Other qualifications | 4.7% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.4% | 53.5% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 31.9% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 10.8% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 56.2% | 42.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 20.8% | 31.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 18.8% | 15.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 4.2% | 11.2% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Hertsmere.
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- Andrews 2.8 mi
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